Being an entrepreneur can be one of the most rewarding and liberating things you can do as a career. Equally valid, being an entrepreneur can be one of the most frustrating and emotional roles you can choose to make a living. Schools are great at teaching you how to succeed when starting a new business, but do these schools properly … Read More
8 Tragic Things People Don’t Understand About Losing a Child
Earlier this month was Suicide Prevention Day. It’s been more than 6 years since we endured the tragic loss of our beautiful daughter Madeline. Since this tragic event devastated our family’s lives, I have felt a multitude of different emotions ranging from anger, gratitude, helplessness and, of course, inconsolable sadness.I read a blog post by Paula Stephens, “What I Wish … Read More
Has Work-Life Balance Actually Increased or Decreased During the Pandemic?
Prior to Covid, things were changing in the corporate world. Many employers are starting to recognize the importance of encouraging a work-life balance among their employees. And, in today’s competitive job market, family-friendly work environments are becoming all the rage – for a good reason. But almost overnight, things almost flipped on its head Since the start of the pandemic, … Read More
Is It Time to Think Differently About How We Arrive at Being Happy?
I’ve written in the past about what important role anti-depressants have played in my life. They had become a necessity for my functioning after Maddie’s death. I’ve written blog posts about the merits of anti-depressants. There comes a time when change is needed and time to explore alternatives. Anti-depressants are not without side effects. Anti-depressants are not a magic pill that … Read More
I Still Suffer Through Horrible Days, but Now I Know What Causes Them
So Who Am I Going to be Tomorrow? To say my battle with depression is behind me would be anything but truthful. I still have bad days, but now I have a much better sense of what causes them….for the most part. You don’t just walk away from depression and slam the door on its clutches. Depression isn’t like that. … Read More
Is Struggling to Maintain One’s Mental Health the Colossal Crisis Facing Business Owners Today?
I’ve been an Entrepreneur for 27 of the last 30 years of my working career. There are days that I love what I do and wouldn’t have it any other way, and there are days that I want to throw in the towel. There are simpler ways of earning a paycheck, but few jobs would give me the gratification that … Read More
Why it is so Frustrating to Deal with the Stigma of Anti-Depressants
Some will say that this story has no business being posted in a professional platform like LinkedIn. I differ in opinion. Mental health is as big an issue in a professional setting as it is in a personal one. Some people get a little squeamish when deeply personal subjects are discussed. Some don’t want to hear about it in any … Read More